Join the American Autism Association and Inclusive Education Project for an interactive workshop about the “nuts and bolts” of special education on August 26th at 2pm EST.
During this workshop, we will be discussing general aspects of special education law: the IDEA, parent's rights, assessments, eligibility categories, resolving disputes, school/college transitions, and more. We will also dive into all things Individualized Education Plan (IEP): what is an IEP, how to get an IEP, and what should be in an IEP. The goal of this presentation is for our attendees to leave with a better understanding of special education law and how to advocate for their child.
A Q&A session will follow the panel. We recommend submitting your questions in advance when you register. You will also have the opportunity to submit questions throughout the webinar. If you’re unable to attend, register anyway and we’ll send you a link to the recording.
Our Presenters
Amanda Selogie, ESQ
Amanda has received a degree in Child and Adolescent Development with a concentration in Education from California State University, along with a Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School. She has been actively protecting children’s rights since she attended Whittier and continues to do so through various positions, such as serving on the Orange County Child Care and Development Planning Council. Amanda advocates for those who cannot advocate for themselves, and believes children should be recognized by their abilities rather than their disabilities.
Vickie Brett, ESQ
Vickie has received a degree in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy from UC Riverside and attended Whittier Law School as well. She fights for the rights of children and often represents the Spanish speaking community of Southern California as she is bilingual. Vickie serves to educate families about the rights of their children with disabilities and show how low income families can receive pro-bono legal aid.
HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
Inclusive Education Project
The Inclusive Education Project (IEP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting families in California to pro-bono legal aid. Their mission is to educate and empower their community to ensure families are aware of their children’s rights through parenting workshops and seminars. They provide legal advocacy and education to families of children with disabilities and fight for equal opportunities. IEP also has a podcast where the team discusses disability rights, education, and activism.
Learn more about Inclusive Education Project on their website.